A beautiful day of learning in the forest!

We started off with a visit to Sharkey

We noticed that there are big leaves growing at the base of the trunk. This is a different plant sharing the space with Sharkey.

We also noticed "yellow dots" on the leaves. On closer investigation we saw they there is some kind of "ball" or "blob" on the leaves. 

"Maybe it is eggs?"

"Maybe a bug is in there?"

In the forest we learned about Herb Robert.

We learned about Red Winged Blackbirds. I couldn't get a picture of the one that visited us - but we did see one!

We learned how to identify them by their call.

We always LOVE running back to our indoor classroom!